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Rh Call evil good, and darkness light, And hate and persecute the just.

7 The saints in every age and place Have found his history fulfill'd: The numbers all our thoughts surpass Of Abels whom the Cains have kil'd !

8 Thus Jesus fell; but, oh! his blood Far better things than Abel's cries,— Obtains his murderers peace with God, And gains them mansions in the skies.

Walking with God.— Gen. v, 24. C. 1 OH for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb !

2 Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord ? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word ?

3 What peaceful hours I once enjoy'd! How sweet their mem'ry still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill.

4 Return, O holy Dove! return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast.

5 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee.

6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb.